January meeting HOP and program

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The January WAARC “Hour of Power” was provided by Chuck, AI4WU, who demonstrated the construction of an OCF (off center feed) Dipole antenna. Chuck and Bill (NR4C) are working up plans to help other members construct these antennas at a building session on Saturday. 

Dave (AJ4XV) carefully holds things in place, while Chuck (AI4WU) prepares a crimp connection.

 

Chuck also demonstrated winding wire on a toroid for preparing a balun
The HOP was well attended by HAMS old and new.
Chuck (AI4WU) also presented the January meeting program on developments in AREDN